Have you ever wondered how it is to look at the animals from up in the trees? Our speedway camera project aims to study wildlife and the usage of animal bridges by installing cameras high above the ground. So far, we have filmed 11 different mammal species crossing. Tamanduas, porcupines,
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DSL’s mission is to combat the pervasive and accepted occurrences of Rape and Incest in Latin America and the damage caused by them. Using therapy/12-step meetings, education campaigns, and social media, we hope to bring this secret out into the open and promote healing to the victims, and awareness and
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WHALES ARE WHAT’S SHAKING! The world’s longest mammal migration with humpback whales from both hemispheres coming to our pristine waters to have their young, teach them the art of survival, breaching and feeding and begin the migration to the colder waters of both hemispheres. The Humpbacks are the main attraction
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Bienvenidos… Welcome to the rainforest. Green season has arrived, so enjoy the peace and all the lushness it provides. Our mornings are normally sunny and beautiful and the rain rolls through late afternoons. So, get out early and enjoy your adventures and plan a late afternoon nap or maybe a
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The Summer Shootout fishing tournament came to a thrilling conclusion with an impressive display of angling prowess. Teams from far and wide gathered to compete for the top honors, making it an exhilarating event for both participants and spectators alike. Taking home the coveted first-place trophy was Team Zapatas Sky,
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Costa Rica is a country known for its stunning natural beauty, from sparkling oceans to lush rainforests. However, the rapid development of suburban areas is causing human activities to become closely intertwined with domestic dog-wildlife conflict. This conflict is characterized by urban development within, or effacing, natural wildlife habitats, and
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A flavorsome combo of crispy fried fish topped with a sweet and spicy pickle. For the Escovitch pickle 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 large white onion, thinly sliced 1/2 small chayote, thinly sliced 1 small carrot, thinly sliced 5 cloves of garlic, minced 1 to 2 scotch bonnet
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Photos: Gina Lusandi It’s time to give you all an insight into another of our local residents. One that, at this time of year, is very frequently spotted, either squished into a hole or traveling across a reef, looking for its next target. One of the most fascinating creatures you
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Whale Season is an eagerly anticipated time of the year that brings excitement and wonder to Marina Pez Vela in Quepos. The arrival of the humpback whales marks a special time for locals and visitors alike. These magnificent creatures, known for their acrobatic displays and haunting songs, travel thousands of
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Photos: Sarah Wohlford, Toni Carter, & Helen Evans On Sunday July 2nd, the 1st Annual Gringo Independence Day Raft Race and Festival took place in Playa Dominical. The entire community showed up to cheer on the rafters and celebrate both the United States and Canada’s independence. The purpose was to
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By Ryan Meczkowski, Tour and Education Coordinator Standing in front of the classroom, with 25 young faces watching and hanging on my every word, I knew this was the opportunity for a breakthrough. As the Education Coordinator at Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, addressing a group of local students about protecting sea
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“The best is yet to come” is something I remind myself of every day. Our life stories never stop happening. Sometimes our actions may seem repetitive or boring yet our lives are in constant change, evolving us into who we are becoming next. Like day to night, like seasons or
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By Jack Ewing For those of you who are too young to have known the cartoon character “Baby Huey”, he was an overgrown duckling created by Martin Taras for Paramount Pictures Famous Studios and was in vogue when I was growing up during the 1950s. Currently, Diane and I have
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By Donna Porter Back in May of 2009, new Owner/Publisher of Quepolandia, Pat Cheek, asked me if I would be interested in writing articles about plants for the magazine. Being a Horticulturist, as well as one who is rarely at a loss for words—especially when it comes to teaching people
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